J000285 (IJN) SAILOR’S SERVICE RECORDS.

Family name: Suzuki

Occupation: Farmer

Born: Meiji 29, Feb. 17 (1896)

Volunteer , Machinist

Naval base: Yokosuka

Commoner, from Chiba Prefecture

Served in the IJN from Taisho 5 (1916) to Taisho 11 (1922)

Served on the Kanto, which was a craft/repair ship (formerly a Russian vessel captured during the Russo - Japanese War in 1904).

In 1919, received imperial gifts of sake and money.

Received medals: Rising Sun, 8th class, and 1914-1920 War Medal. (May 10, 1921)

In 1921 transferred to the cruiser Yakumo, which was reclassified as a 1st class coastal defense ship.

Highest rank: Petty Officer, 3rd Class. (also last entry, dated November 30, 1922)

Other information includes ship stations/jobs, name of mother and father, education and training, and rifle and pistol shooting evaluations from Taisho 6 to Taisho 9. Other entries include ports of call, promotion, and illness.

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